Prostrate, nearly glabrous, mat-forming herb; taproot present; stems usually < 15 cm long, with angles minutely puberulent. Lvs all similar, sessile. Lamina 3-9 × 0.5-1.5 mm, linear or slightly spathulate, granular-punctate, entire; lateral veins not evident but midrib conspicuous; base attenuate; apex obtuse or subacute. Ochreae to c. 3 mm long, silvery-hyaline, soon lacerate with aristate points, often enclosing nearly 1/2 the internode. Fls axillary, in fascicles of 1-5; pedicels to c. 0.5 mm long at anthesis, usually enclosed by ochreae. Perianth c. 1 mm long at anthesis, pinkish, accrescent; segments imbricate, oblong. Nut 1.2-1.7 mm long, ovoid, dark brown or black, smooth, glossy, triquetrous with ridges obtusely angled.